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Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 A bag of nerves describes someone who is extremely anxious, nervous, or stressed, especially before an important event or in a tense situation. Examples: 1- When Sam had to dance at his cousin’s wedding, he was a bag of nerves, moving like a robot with no batteries, terrified someone would post his "moves" o...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Shady describes something or someone that appears to be dishonest, unethical, or operating in a way that raises suspicion, often lacking transparency or integrity. Examples: 1- When Greg showed up to the party with sunglasses on at night and refused to talk about where he’d been all day, everyone knew something shady...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Put up with To tolerate or endure something or someone unpleasant or difficult, usually without complaining. Examples: 1- In modern cities, people often deal with dirty air and loud sounds from many cars. Even though they don’t like it, they accept it because they enjoy the benefits of living in the city, like jobs an...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Bump into sb means to unexpectedly or accidentally meet or encounter someone, often when you weren’t planning to see them. It usually happens by chance in public places. Examples: 1- While visiting New York City in the late 1800s, Nikola Tesla bumped into Thomas Edison at a local patent office, sparking their well-kno...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Pet hate A "pet hate" is something that particularly annoys or irritates someone, even though it might seem trivial or unimportant to others. Examples: 1- Oprah’s pet hate is chewing gum. She’s mentioned that she finds it incredibly annoying and has banned it from her offices. 2- One of her pet hates at work...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 In two minds In two minds" means being uncertain or undecided about something, often because you can't choose between two options. Examples: 1- Michael was in two minds about posting his opinion on social media. He wanted to express his thoughts but was worried about the backlash from those who disagreed. 2-...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Unwind means to relax and let go of stress after a period of activity or tension. It often involves engaging in calming or enjoyable activities that help restore a sense of peace and well-being. Examples: 1- He finds it hard to unwind at home, so he often goes to the gym to relieve stress and clear his mind. 2- After...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript : https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Overhyped describes something that has been promoted or talked about excessively, too much, leading to unrealistic expectations about its quality or value. Examples: 1- The new political leader was overhyped during the election campaign. Although they were presented as a revolutionary change, their actual performance...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Common Knowledge refers to information, facts, or beliefs that are widely known and accepted by the general public or within a specific community. Examples: 1- It’s common knowledge that social media can impact mental health, especially among teenagers. 2- It’s common knowledge that Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in pr...

Send us Fan Mail F or checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Ambiguous means having more than one possible meaning; not clear or definite, making it open to multiple interpretations. Examples: 1- My boss gave me an ambiguous task: ‘Make sure this project is done ASAP, but no rush!’ I’m still confused about when it’s due. 2- The politician’s ambiguous answers during the debate...

Send us Fan Mail Black Sheep refers to someone who is different from the rest of their family or group, often in a way that others don't approve of or like. Examples: 1- Jenny was the black sheep of the family because she chose to be an artist while everyone else became doctors 2- Galileo was the black sheep of the scientific community when he supported the idea that the Earth revolves around...

Send us Fan Mail News: Telegram founder and tycoon Pavel Durov was arrested at an airport near Paris after landing late Saturday. His arrest sparked demands for his legal rights to be respected, while Elon Musk criticized the move, arguing that free speech in Europe is under threat. Tycoon:  A tycoon is a wealthy and powerful person, especially in business or industry. They typically have signific...

Send us Fan Mail Next to nothing means almost nothing; a very small amount of something, whether it be money, effort, or some other resource. Examples: 1- Vincent van Gogh sold next to nothing during his lifetime, yet his work became priceless after his death. 2- Nikola Tesla arrived in the United States with next to nothing but his ideas, yet he became one of the greatest inventors of all time.

Send us Fan Mail Unearth: means to discover or find something that was hidden or buried. It can refer to digging up something from the ground or uncovering something that was previously unknown or forgotten. News:  The second-Largest Diamond Ever Found Is Discovered in Botswana. The diamond was unearthed using new technology, and miners hope it will bring back luster to a struggling industry.

Send us Fan Mail Homebody refers to a person who prefers staying at home rather than going out or engaging in social activities outside. Examples: 1- Whenever there’s a big party, Mark, being a homebody, usually finds an excuse to stay home and read a book. 2- J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, has mentioned that she’s a homebody at heart, enjoying quiet time at home with he r fa...

Send us Fan Mail Resilient means being able to recover quickly from difficulties, setbacks, or challenges. It describes someone or something that can bounce back and continue moving forward despite facing tough situations. Examples: 1- The resilient soldiers completed their mission despite extreme conditions and limited supplies. 2- Despite facing numerous challenges in life, she remained resilien...

Send us Fan Mail Tell somebody off means to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong or behaved badly. Examples: 1- When Mark missed the deadline, his boss told him off in front of the entire team. 2-  He told the commenter off for making inappropriate jokes in the forum, asserting that such behavior is not acceptable in a respectful discussion.

Send us Fan Mail Wildfire (with news) Wildfires in Turkiye are causing widespread damage, and it has been proved that the wildfires were started by a terrorist group from a neighboring country. The fires have destroyed forests and homes, leading to many evacuations. This can show how the environment could be damaged by extremist ideologies. Wildfires are large, uncontrolled fires that spread quick...

Send us Fan Mail Spill the Beans means to accidentally or deliberately reveal a secret or disclose information that was meant to be kept confidential. It means to reveal a secret, whether it’s done by mistake or on purpose. Examples: 1- An employee at the tech company spilled the beans about the features of the new smartphone before its official launch. 2- Sarah was planning a surprise party for h...

Send us Fan Mail Benevolent is an adjective that describes someone who is kind, caring, and genuinely interested in helping others. If someone is benevolent, they are kind and want to help others. They do good things for people just to be helpful, without expecting anything back. There’s also a noun form of this word: benevolence. Examples: 1- The benevolent animal lover opened a shelter to provid...

Send us Fan Mail Dirt cheap means  Extremely inexpensive; costing very little. It implies that the price is so low that it's almost as cheap as dirt, which is considered to have little to no value. Examples: 1- They rented a dirt cheap apartment for the summer because it was off-season and located outside the city. 2- The community center offers classes dirt cheap to ensure that everyone can...

Send us Fan Mail White Lie a white lie A "white lie" is a small, harmless lie told to avoid hurting someone's feelings or to make things easier. It's not meant to be harmful or deceitful. Examples: 1- When a colleague asked for feedback on their presentation, she told a white lie, saying it was great, even though she thought it needed improvement. 2- She told her boss that she...

Send us Fan Mail Let alone Is used to show that if one thing is difficult or impossible, then something else is even more difficult or impossible. It emphasizes that the second thing is much harder than the first. Examples: 1- When his aunt asked if he liked the sweater she knitted, he said it was beautiful, even though it wasn’t his style, to make her happy. 2- He used a white lie to explain why...

Send us Fan Mail The Elephant in the Room The "elephant in the room" is a big problem or issue that everyone knows about but doesn’t want to talk about. Examples: 1- At lunch, the elephant in the room was that one friend had just lost their job, and everyone knew it, but they didn’t want to make them feel uncomfortable by bringing it up. 2- At community meetings, the elephant in the room...

Send us Fan Mail On edge  Feeling very nervous, tense, or anxious, often because something stressful is happening or you’re waiting for something important to happen. Examples: 1- The quick rise of the new social media app has made the older platforms nervous, afraid they might lose users. 2- The controversial law passed last week has put many civil rights activists on edge, fearing it could limit...